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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Tcrms-sI.oo Year. in Advance.
goetical.
A WELSH CLASSIC.
by II. IT. BALLARD.
Is PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
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An unlettered clergyman wanting place.
His manners were genial and pleasant his face,
Received kind letter inviting him down
To preach at a church in large country town.
The town was uneultured, old-fashloned and
plain;
The principal business was harvesting grain,
And none OF the church-members venturcd to
word Of Hebrew Latin or Greek.
For this very reason they wished all the more
scholar well grounded in classical lore;
While candidate might Just as well stay away
IL he didn't quote Hebrew at least once day.
The divine about whom this odd story was told
By the Times, of Manhattan" was cunning and
bold,
And knowing they wished for a classical man,
Though he didn't know Latin, no hit on plan.
For he thought. 1--WE shall see how much shrewd-
Though / cannot read Greek, I'm native of
II few Welsh expressions cautiously use.
1t may rival the Hebrew in pleasing the pews."
With well attuned voice and well controlled face.
He read from the Bible passage or two,
And remarked n,1p NY dear friends, this trans
To be sure it's correct, but II beauty you seek.
Hear the rhythmcal sound of original Greek
Then boldly medley of Welsh he recited,
And marked the effect on his hearers benighted.
The children gazed up with wondering stare,
Their mothers assumed an intelligent air.
w ME the deacons all nodded, as much as to say
That Greek was by far the more excellent way.
BY curious way of announcing his text.
"These words, as my hearers have noticed of
course,
Have lost nearly all of their original force.
In the Hebrew how clearly the thought flashes
out -
And more of his Welsh he proceeded to spout;
When what was his horror TO spy near the door
jolly old Welshman, just ready to roar
Over come with remorse, for seeing the shame
Exposure would bring TO his reverend name,
The preachers mad impulse at first was to rum
But the WelshCman's round face, so brimming
with fun,
Suggested possible plan of escape,
Which none but terrified parson could shape.
He bravely confronted that dangerous smile,
And coolly continued his sermon while.
Till at length without showing the least agitation,
He rallied himself for final quotation.
"The rendering here Is decidedly wrong,
Quite different thoughts to the Chadee belong"
Then Welshman in pulpit to Welshman in pew.
In the harbarous dialect they alone knew.
Cried, Friend. by the land of our fathers.
pray,
As you hope for salvation. don't give me away !"
The joke was so rich, the old Welshman kept
STILL
And the classical rarson is preaching there still.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Husband and Laird.

Two hundred years ago, each Highland
chief consdered himself as I'm independent
sovereign. If he had dispute with another
chieflain, who obstinatey refused to yield
he levied war, thus referring the matter to
the last resort of kings.
Each chief of a clan had the power of pit
and gallows," and could hang refractory
clansman, without hndrance from the rest
of the clan. On the contrary, they would all
assist in executing their chiefs decree. Ordi-
narily, but not always, they accepted the fate
decreed for them by the laird without MUIR
muir.
A husband, having been condemned to
death by Lis laird, threatened resistance, in
stead of going quietly TO the executiener's
house and giving himself up. His wife,
amazed at her guide mans" conduct, remon-
strated with him on his obstinacy.
"Dougall, my man" said she, in her most
apprehensive tone, Just gang AVA quietly
and be hangit, and no anger the laird"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
The Doctors Advice.

A true story is told of an old New Hamp-
shire doctor, who was one day consulted by
man suffering from rheumatism. The ply
stefan gave him copious advice, and ended
with directions so concisely put as to be easily
memoriZed.
"Avoid dampness," lie said
Eyes, SIR"
keep warm; keep your feet dry, and re-
member what I've said about flannels."
ayes, sir"
"Take the medicine with absolute regu-
larity. Here is the prescription"
The man expressed his thanks, paid his
fee, and took his leave. AS he reached the
door the doctor called: "Oh, by the way, II
any of these things help you, just give me
a call and tell me. I've had rheumatism for
over twenty years, and nothing has ever
helped me yet. Good morning."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Diselected.

People are sometimes anxious to state
things very delicately. An old colored man
named Sam had been absent from his native
town for several weeks, and on his return
fastened 10 Fay his respects to a coored
member of the State Legislature.
u congratulate you, Brudder Jones, on
yer success"
.! guess you air little mite too previous"
why Brudder Jones, was informed dat
you was reelected"
dat am mistake regret to say, on de
contrary, Sam', Use been seriously diselect-
To be seriously dselected" is the fate of
good many candidates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Intelligence OF Fishes.

In lecture delivered by me at Croydon on
the 9TH Of March upon "Ichthyology" al
luded to fish being subseryicpt to the leader.
ship of autocrats or sovereigns, as had seen
on several occasions small bodies of trout
following the lead of an elder and acting in
accordance with its movements. Speaking
OF the intelligence of fish, stated that on
three occasions l had observed q shoal of carp
approached by single congener which ulti-
mately conducted it to another part of the
pond, where considerable quantity of food
existed. This clearly proved that fish are
endowed with communicative capabilities
and are liable to influence each other either
by sound or motion.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Fruit Eaters and Doctors.

We were struck recently by the remarks Of
doctor friend of ours, who said no one
thing will do so much TO make people indie.
pendent of the medical profession as the daily
free use of fruit. He had noticed that those
farmers In whose families fruit was regularly
vices. We thought what pity that every
farmer in the land could not be convinced OF
these truths. 1t Is deplorable fact that
farmers families do not enjoy the robust
health that country air and outdoor life, with
plenty Of exercise, should give.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Sarcastic.

A laboring man, who was trying to SUP.
port family upon thirty dollars a month,
applied TO his employer for increase of wages.
what do you do with your money ?"
sternly demanded Mr.. Roberts, the railroad
magnate.
"Wcll, sir, first pay my house rent and
coal-bil, grocery-bill, doctors bill, and bin
for general merchandise"
well, what do you do with the rest ?"
"Ofmy wages?"
"Yes."
"Oh, what is left of thirty dollars a month
after, paying all my debts l barrel up in
hogshead and stow away in the coal cellar I'
was the sarcastic retort.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03

Then let US cherish the aged. Let us
not speak Or think of them as having out
lived their usefulness. Let US listen rever-
emily to their words OF wisdom. Let us regard
their presence with US as benediction. Let
us feel that the care they need is repaid o
hundred-fold by their example and their
prayers. One of the great and growing evils
in our day is want ofreverence for age. The
young men are crowding the old men to the
wall. They are claiming place and power
in the Church and State, because they are
young. This is the spirit OF heathenism, and
not OF Christian civilization. Let the young
men be patient; there is room for them, with
out disparaging or displacing their elders
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
How q Scotch Lassie Got We'd

Willie A. and Maggie B had
been counting for over two years, meeting
regularly every Wednesday night in Hope
street, Glasgow. About fortnight ago
Willie, in parting with his beloved, made the
usual remark: "I'll meet ye in Hope street
next Wednesday night. Mind and be pune
tual." Deed ay, Willie, lad" replied Meg,
wi merry twinkle in her e'e, 1--WE has met q
lang time moo in Hope street, and wis list
that 1t was nigh time we were shifting our
TRUSTING place a street farther alang. What
wad we say to Union street," Willie has taken
the hint, and the invitations are out.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
General Washington's Politeness

SHOULD white company salute colored
company when passing it on the march ?"
has been one of the questions propounded by
military tacticians recently This reminds
us Of an old story. General Washington was
walking down Pennsylvania avenue in the
city of Washington one day when he was met
by negro, who bowed to him. The Gen.
eral bowed politely in return. "What, Mr..
President" said an acquaintance, "do you
bow to negro 9""Sir," replied Washington,
20 you think would allow negro to out
40 me IN politeness ~ And the negroes were
then slaves, and Washington owned a good
many OF them,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03

"A fidgety old lady going up the Mt. WASH
ington railroad annoyed the conductor great.
ly BY her useless questions. Finally she said:
"lf anything should gave way, where
would we 60 tor"
THAT depends, madam" said the conduc-
tor, altogether upon what your and my past
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03
Puns.

Habitual punsters are usually intolerable
bores, but occasionally play upon words ia
80 apt and droll as to contribute to general
good humor.
An old gentleman was talking to rather
deaf young man concerning his family, when
the following conversation ensued:
Whats your Oldest daughters manner"
otis Hopper
"What?"
"1ts Hope"
Soap !" lin astonshment] "Soapl Mol
Who ever heard of girl named Soap unless
with chuckle) she was Maid of CASTLE 7"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03

People call it putting up at hotel,
because there is 80 much that they have to
put up with
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-06-03

-Tight-lacing, like other evils has lis com.
pensation. 1t prevents waste-fulness.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-16
kmPrOmptur

Backward, turn backward. O.time In
thy flight; rake up u, suicide just for the
night, am 30 weary of news that is
stale, writing ny Migrants and DUNK.
ards in jail; writing up people that bug
mp some ground, writing. that jeff should
put COWS in the pound; weary of chasing
till worn are my shoes; rake up some
nows nother-rlke up some news.
Backward. turn backward, g, tide of the
years, take mo again to the time when
the beers, frothy and foa ming, we're
drank by the pail, and people got fall
and were run off ITO Jail. Lets have n
msrder, OF. shooting or worse, let's haya
scapdal or thrilling divorce; to work
on paper would give you the blues;
rake up some news mother, rako ND
acme news, = Bedrock. DEMOCRAT.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-16
The Chief of Santa Rosns and
His Daughter,

Many of their young women were
very good looking. They are reared
for sale, but upon account of general
business depression, the chief said,.
prices weEe low. "Here is my daugh-
ter" he remarked, pc ptin9 to bright
l"ss of sixteen, tawny brown in color
and beautifully formed. II will sell
i.or for two mRreottas aud Il half" A
narcotta is Venezuelan for an Ameri-
can twenty dollar piece.
'N0," said !, 81 do not care to buy
her. In. my country there are no
ainves; besides. what would I do with
herr She can speak only your lam
sunge. WE could NOT talk"
THAT ID nothing" engerly; "she
will learn your bngua8e in a month;
hesides,. ship Van cook your food i. and !
must sell her-tip. a, tire hard"
mo, it would never do" I replied
Il nm not going home direct, and DOM
care about buying to-day"
TAX" her Mt two, mnracottas
one and half. No2 Well, then, en-
hallsro, you shall have her for one.
See, she ID young, strong, and can
work"
But no induccment WAS. OF avail, and
the chief reluctantly gave ne up ns i'm.
prHcicable.-From "Alang tho Garth.
beam" in The American Magazine for
Scptem Der.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-16
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.
SILVER CERTIFICATES.

Dir. Hanchett. Superintendent Of the
Manhattan Silver Mining Company,
t:legraphed Oh to Chicago to Il. NJ.
Whipple, the President of the Compa-
ny, TO send here 1927, 900 in silver GER
tticates for the July payroll. Mr..
Wnipple Obtained all the available GER
tficates in Chicago that could be had,
which was $25, 1000, $4,000 less than the
required amount, and yet the Govern
ment complains that they will not circu-
Late. The other two thousand are
sreenbucks and bank notes. Does it
not look as if there were a great con-
spiracy in which the Treasury Depart
ment and National Banks were lea9ued
together for the dethrouement of sill
we're
# there is no conspiracy, then why is
ie that s. H. Brooks declined to issue
the certificates from the Sub-Ireasury
of San Francisco to Mr.. Hanchett, say
ing that he had no orders from the Ad-
ministration2 1t is shameful war
against silver. The Comstock compa-
MES, whose payroll amounts to over a
quarter of million every mouth, should
follow the lead Of the Manhattan Com-
pany ane pay in certificates. It would
create IN immense demand and eircu-
lutte them oil over tho Coast and piove
beyond the peradventure Of doubt that
their friendship for silver is real-not
protested - Austin Reveille.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-16

In accordance with recent order Of
tbs PestmaFter Generuk, the pail route.
III White Pine county will terminate n.
IL" toyn Of T"yl9S, What will Piocho
du for mali matt,rp. 80. 10"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
TAVERNIER'S VOLCANO.

The largest oil painting of the
fiery lake of Halemaumau ever
executed, is now on exhibition at
j. Z. Wisemqp's old office, next to
w. S. Luce's, Merchant street.
The room will be open until 10
O'Clock tonight, and again to-
morrow from A. NJ. till 10 p. NJ.
The fee charged for admission is
% cents, reduction being made in
the case of schools. This is a
really magnificent picture-one of
Tavernier's masterpieces. The burn
ing lake, with its overhanging walls
OF rock, appears in all its awful
grandeur. A view of the picture
conveys a vivid impression of the
wonderful workings of nature de-
picted. The artist has placed on
canvas aStrue representation of the
original.
On Monday next Mr.. Michiels,
who has charge of the exhibition,
will start ON tour of the other
islands, first visiting Maui and
afterwards Hawaii. In addition to
exhibiting this fine picture, musical
entertainments will be given, Mr..
Berger and other musicians accom-
panying Mr.. Michiels.
Our readers scarcely need re-
minding that 10 O'Clock tomorrow
night will close the exhibition here,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
POLICE COURT.
CRIMINAL CASES.

THURSDAY, Oct. 18th.
VIM. Edwards and Peter Chris
Hansen were fined Sc each for drunk
enness.
Kaiminaauaos was fined Sc for
carrying a gun without licence.
Maeau for riding furiously paid
$1,000.
Bolabola, for escaping from the
prison gang at Waikiki yesterday got
an additional month of hard labor.
VIM. Lippincott was brought up
on charge of insanity. DR.. Tucker,
Mr.. Monsarrat and Mr.. Graham had
had talks with Lippincott, and they
tried to persuade him to accept a
ticket for San Francisco. Drs. Brodie
and Webb testified to Lippincotts
insanity, while Mr.. Bartlett related
his experience with him. He was
committed to the Insane Asylum.
Friday, Oct. 18th.
Silvano de Nobrego, assault with
knife on a native on the 18th
inst. continued to the 18th.
CIVIL CASES.
Isabella VS.. Sam, desertion; case
dismissed.
G. E. Williams VS.. E. Lycan,
Hawaiian Ramie Co., garnishee;
judgment for plaintiff for 500, in
terest $3.50; attorneys commits
sion, SOTO; and costs, $4.95; to-
tai $119.55.
G. j. Fishel vs.. II. S. Swinton;
judgment for plaintiff for $74.92;
interest 1854; costs $3.50; total
$88.76.
j. F. Colburn VS.. Kahelemauna,
from the 10Th. Judgment for plain
tiff for $24.65, amount sued for.
j. A. Dover VS.. Hen, replevin
and $40 damages. Continued to the
25th inst.
w. H. Holmes VS.. Hawaiian Ra-
mie Co., from Sept. 23rd; continued
until moved on.
Five cases were further continued,
and two minor suits dismissed.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
SUPREME COURT,

Mr.. J. S. Webb was called up for
sentence this morning. The Court
in passing sentence said: "You have
been charged with, and pleaded
guilty to embezzeling $54 Of Gov
eminent funds, while in the employ
of the Government. Arguments
have been heard from your counsel,
Mr.. w. II. Castle, and the Attorney
General for the Crown. 1t has been
said on both sides that had the case
gone to trial certain facts could have
been proved. What facts could have
been proved or what the verdict of
the jury would have been, is mere
conjecture, the fact still remains
you pleaded guilty to the charge
and it becomes my painful duty to
pass sentence upon you. Were you
my most intimate friend, | could
not shirk this sworn duty. 1t is
painful to me, and no doubt to my
colleagues to pass sentence on any
man, and more especially on one
who has held the positions you have
socially and in the Government.
The law says that whoever is guilty
of embezzeling Government money
shall be punished by Imprisonment
for life OF any number of years, or
by fine not exceeding five times the
amount embezzeled.' My interpre-
tation of that part of the sentence is
that this fine can be imposed where
there have been large amounts en-
bezzeled, say 800 or 400 dollars.
1t would be inconsistent with my
sworn duty to imprison man six
months for stealing $40, and only
fine another S270 (the full amount
that can be imposed in this case)
for embezzeling S54. have thought
fully considered this matter since
yesterday, and think the ends of
justice cannot be subserved by i'm
posing q fine and therefore think
that one years Imprisonment should
be imposed. The Court sentences
you to one years Imprisonment at
hard labor and costs of Court"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
GOING TO SCHOOL.

Henry CRUDE, a young gentleman
well known here as possessing UNI
usual natural talent for engraving
and carving, will go from here
shortly to the United States, there
to prosecute his studies under proper
tutorship. Arrangements to this end
have been completed. Henry is a
quiet, industrious exemplary young
man, as well as genius, and
is deserving OF encouragement and
assistance. Moreover, this is a line
of pursuit in which he may serve his
country, by depicting its beauties,
ETC., where the pen fails. He goes
as Il ward of the Government.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
THE LEHMAN ENTERTAINMENT.

A large and appreciative audience
greeted the venerable actor, Mr..
Walter Leman, last night at the
Y. M. G. A. Hall, and no one how
ever critical could find fault with
the programme or the manner in
which it was given.
The first number, ga Piano and
Violin Solo," by Mrs. Hanford and
Prof. Yarndley, was given in their
usual brilliant style. The next
number was a recitation, "The
Army of the Dead" (by request)
by Mr.. Walter Leman. This is a
patriotic poem and was recited with
great pathos and feeling. The next
number, "The Old Actors Story"
was recited by Miss Annie M. Pres
colt. This was rendered in style
that showed this lady to be talented
elocutionist. The fourth number
was a song, ''Loyely Spring." by
Mrs. Hanford, with piano and violin
accompaniment by Miss Hessie
Dickson and Prof. Yarndley. The
next number, "The School for
Sandal" was without exception the
gem of the evening. Mr.. Leman
personated Sir Peter Teazle and
Mrs. c. M. Walton, Lady Teazle.
Both parts were admirably sustained
throughout, and the audience was
kept in continual roar of laughter.
Miss Jane Hare then recited "The
Boys Wonderful Bycicle," in a
charming manner. This was fol-
lowed by song from Mr.. w,
Morse, in a clear round voice and
with feeling that have made him so
we'll and favorably known to Homo
lulu audiences. Next Byron
Invocation to the Ocean," by Mr..
Leman, was o sublime recitation
and held the audience spell bound
to the end. This was followed by a
comic recitation, "Advlce to Bache-
lors when Flush and when Broke"
that quickly brought the audience
from the sublime to the humorous.
Next followed q beautiful song by
Mrs. Sarah E. Brown, after which
Mr.. Leman recited an original poem,
my Native Land" which was
listened to with rapt attention and
was vociferously applauded.
Before the audience dispersed Mr..
Leman expressed his thanks to the
ladies and gentlemen who had Sc
kindly volunteered to assist in the
entertainment, and also to the audi
ence for their support and apprecia.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
rHg pLkATEss' MONTHLY.

This valuable magazine, for Oct-
ober, Is out, aud as usual, its edl-
torial, communicated and reprint
matter, are of a most interesting
character. An article on the De-
struction of Forests should be read
by every one, and a remedy care
fully considered. Another article
on the "Sugar Industries of the
Future" from the "Revu Agri-
COLE" has some valuable sugges-
tions for the planter and manufae-
turer. An article on Hemp, giving
the method of cultivation and pre-
pairing the fibre for market, as we'll
as the cost of establishing planta-
ton, is instructive. Prof. Van
Slyke has an article on "Some gen.
eral properties of soils" An inter-
esting and useful article on the diff
fusion process, continuation of
Mr.. Poor's essay on the Samoan
Islands, besides several other COM
munications, all help to make this
number most interesting and in
structiye.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-10-14
VESSELS EXPECTED.

HIJMS Tsukuba, from Acapulco,
Mex, due Feb POPS.
Am blk Coloma. from Portland, en-
route for Hongkong, due Oct 25-30.
Am bktne Nellie May, from New
castle, N S w, due October 20-30.
Am bark Alden Bessie, OBrien, from
Portland. Or, en- route to Hongkong,
due Oct 1928.
Am bk Southern Chief, from Port
land, Or, en- route TO Hongkong, due
Oct 20-3l.
Haw schr Canute, from Humboldt
Bay, Cal, due 1925.
flaw S s Australia, ii @ Houdlette,
from San Francisco, due Oct IL.
Haw S S Zealandia, ii van Oteren-
dorp, from Colonies, Ell route to San
Francisco, due Oct q.
Brit schr Olive, VIM Ross, from
Bakers Island, due Nov 1925.
Ger blk Deutchland, from Bremen,
due Feb l-20.
Am bktn- Ella, L Crust, from Eureka
Cal, due Oct 1920.
Am bktne Mount Lebanon, from
Hongkong, due Oct 1920.
Am bktne ) n Castle, i III Hubbard,
from San Francisco, due Oct 1918.
Am bktne Amelia, W Newhall, from
Port Townsend, due August 1911.
Am bark Sonoma, Il II Grifllths, from
Port Townsend, w Il due Aug 20-31.
Am bark co Whitmore, L Thompson,
from San Francisco, due Sept 1870.
Brit bark Margaret Head, Morton,
from Liverpool, due October l-2O.
Am bklne Mazatlan, from Newcastle,
Ms ", due at Kahului, Maui, October
1920.
Am bark Edward May, johnson, sailed
from Boston June 23rd, due November
1-25.
Brit bark Birmah, from Glasgow, due
October 1871.
Ger blk Peter Goddefroy, - sailed
from Liverpool, May 3rd, due Sept
1-25.
Am ship Matilda, Merriman, from
Hongkong, due July 1921.
Brit bark Min, from Liverpool, due
December lilo.
Am bktne August Burchard, from
Newcastle, N S ", due Oct l-20.
Haw schooner Jennie Walker, Is An
derson, from Fanning's Island, due Sept
1-20.
Am tern Eva, o Wikman, from
Eureka, Cal Sept lilo.